Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 VII

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony RX100 VII, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was revealed 14 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX-1L grades versus the RX100 VII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L has external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L vs the RX100 VII.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and RX100 VII is 69 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and RX100 VII.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 VII will give you more detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.